Java Backend Developer

Location: Bucharest, Romania

The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales.  Thales rely on its employees to invent the future: right here, right now.

Present in Romania for over 40 years, Thales is expanding its presence in the country by growing its Digital capabilities and by developing a Group Engineering Competence Centre (ECC). Operating from Bucharest, Thales delivers solutions in a number of core businesses, from ground transportation, space and defence, to security and aeronautics.
Several professional opportunities have arisen. If you are looking for the solidity of a Global Group that is at the forefront of innovation, but with the agility of a human structure that tailors to the personal development of its employees and allows opportunities for evolution in an international environment, then this is the place for you!

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing server-side of our solutions based on Thales DIS’s software products in the field of Automated Biometric Identification Systems.

You will work closely with our front-end developers, integrators and validators ensuring the responsiveness and performance of our solutions.

Our ideal candidate has a robust understanding of Java programming, data structures, and algorithms.

Ultimately, the Backend Java Developer will create high-quality, scalable, and efficient backend code that will improve user experience and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Developing scalable backend infrastructure for our solutions.
• Writing and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the solutions.
• Identifying and fixing bottlenecks and bugs in backend code.
• Implementing security and data protection measures.
• Developing and maintaining Java-based backend services.
• Working with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Working with integrators and validators to successfully deliver solutions to our customers
• Testing software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Keeping up-to-date with technology trends.

Qualifications

• Interest to continuously learn and become an expert in the area of Automated Biometric Identification
• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role in software development.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Framework and Junit
• Proven work experience in writing maintainable and testable code
• Ability to write new code as well as to maintain established code base
• Ability to actively participate in code reviews and share the knowledge
• Ability to create technical documentation
• Fluent with relational databases, SQL and common abstractions (hibernate / JPA)
• Work experience with Maven, Jenkins, Nexus and Git
• Fluent in English, in verbal and written communication
• Available to travel abroad (up to 30%)
• BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field.

Nice to have:

• Linux and Windows systems
• RESTful APIs and server-side APIs integration
• JSON and XML (JAXB)
• Cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure or Google Cloud)
• Message brokers (RabbitMQ)
• Transaction management
• JavaScript
• Security/Quality tools like Fortify, SonarQube, Nexus IQ
• Scripted deployment (Ansible / Chef)
• OpenSearch / Kibana stack
• Keycloak and OpenID
• Distributed storage like MiniIO
• CI/CD
• Other languages like C/C++  
• Python
• Scripting

YOUR CAREER AT THALES:

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competences in different areas:

• Room and attention to personal development.
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solutiom
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.
• Work for different Thales domains & entities.

YOUR IMMEDIATE BENEFITS

• 24 holiday days a year
• Benefit Online
• A good work-life balance which includes flexible working hours
• A comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical coverage & life insurance
• Hybrid Workplace
• GoFluent & Udemy Subscription
• Engineering, Technology & Management Academies

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!